Workday Finance Lead
CV-LibraryReading, BerkshirepermanentPosted: 16 June 2026
Apply NowAn opportunity for an experienced Workday Finance Lead to provide technical leadership across a complex Workday Financials environment.
This role combines hands-on functional expertise with leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the senior Workday Financials SME across General Ledger, AP, AR, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Reporting.
* Lead the design, configuration and optimisation of Workday Financials solutions.
* Provide technical assurance and governance across change, enhancements and releases.
* Drive finance process improvement and standardisation initiatives.
* Facilitate workshops and translate business requirements into functional solutions.
* Act as an escalation point for complex issues and service challenges.
* Mentor and support consultants and analysts within the wider team.
Experience Required
* Significant Workday Financials experience in a senior configuration, implementation or support role.
* Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes.
* Experience leading ERP or SaaS-based finance platforms.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience mentoring or leading teams.
* Knowledge of integrations, reporting, analytics and wider ERP platforms would be beneficial.
What's on Offer
* Hybrid working.
* Excellent pension and benefits package.
* Professional development and certification support.
* Opportunity to shape the future direction of a major Workday platform
This role combines hands-on functional expertise with leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the senior Workday Financials SME across General Ledger, AP, AR, Expenses, Assets, Projects and Reporting.
* Lead the design, configuration and optimisation of Workday Financials solutions.
* Provide technical assurance and governance across change, enhancements and releases.
* Drive finance process improvement and standardisation initiatives.
* Facilitate workshops and translate business requirements into functional solutions.
* Act as an escalation point for complex issues and service challenges.
* Mentor and support consultants and analysts within the wider team.
Experience Required
* Significant Workday Financials experience in a senior configuration, implementation or support role.
* Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes.
* Experience leading ERP or SaaS-based finance platforms.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience mentoring or leading teams.
* Knowledge of integrations, reporting, analytics and wider ERP platforms would be beneficial.
What's on Offer
* Hybrid working.
* Excellent pension and benefits package.
* Professional development and certification support.
* Opportunity to shape the future direction of a major Workday platform